2020 WST to NZD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6408 NZD

YEARLY LOW

0.5478 NZD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5787 NZD

2020 WST to NZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the WST to NZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 0.6408. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 13, dropping to 0.5478.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0930 NZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5748 to the December average rate of 0.5525, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.6408 was up 6.13% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.6038, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 WST based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,204 NZD

2019 Average 2,887 NZD

Yearly Trough Low 2,739 NZD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 464.96 NZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.6150

0.5469

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to NZD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.5894, compared to 0.5680 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0214 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5894

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5680

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0582 NZD (High: 0.6408 / Low: 0.5826). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0127 NZD (High: 0.5604 / Low: 0.5478).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0582

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0127

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0200 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0200

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.6093) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.5609), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0484 (+8.63%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.6093

2019 Avg (March) 0.5609

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5859	0.5655	0.5748
February	0.5975	0.5772	0.5846
March	0.6408	0.5826	0.6093
April	0.6180	0.5868	0.5993
May	0.6102	0.5829	0.5943
June	0.5875	0.5567	0.5743
July	0.5794	0.5665	0.5722
August	0.5865	0.5628	0.5778
September	0.5856	0.5648	0.5730
October	0.5795	0.5641	0.5722
November	0.5761	0.5488	0.5605
December	0.5604	0.5478	0.5525